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UNCHAINED: SBF Trial | How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try to Win His Case

UNCHAINED: SBF Trial | How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try to Win His Case

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UNCHAINED: SBF Trial | How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try to Win His Case

FromCoinDesk Podcast Network

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Length:
73 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Kayvan Sadeghi, partner at Jenner & Block, and Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, discuss how Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial might play out and what arguments the defense and prosecution might try to use to win the jury’s favor.The high-stakes trial of Sam Bankman-Fried began on October 3, and the FTX founder and former CEO will have to answer for his role in the cryptocurrency exchange’s downfall, which led to billions in losses. Both the prosecution and defense are currently preparing for what is set to be a significant milestone for the crypto industry. Kayvan Sadeghi, partner at Jenner & Block, and Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, discuss the differences between a civil and criminal trial, what the jury selection process might look like, and what arguments the prosecution and defense might use to support their cases. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights:The difference between a civil and criminal trial and why it's difficult for the defense to prepare while Sam Bankman-Fried is in jailWhether SBF was offered a plea deal and if so, why he didn't take itWhat the process of vetting jurors look like and what both sides are looking forWhat a pre-opening jury charge is and why Judge Lewis A. Kaplan might choose to use itThe importance of intent when it comes to SBF’s chargesThe pros and cons of the defense using the argument that the FTX founder was receiving poor legal adviceWhat charges SBF is facing and whether the defense or prosecution have the upper handHow the opening statements of both the prosecution and the defense might play outWhether SBF will be put on the stand and why that could be a "dangerous" move, according to SamHow the defense could respond to testimony from key witnesses like Caroline Ellison or Gary WangHow Judge Kaplan being a "tough sentencer" could impact SBF’s jail sentence, according to SamThank you to our sponsors!  Crypto.com  |  LayerZero  |  Popcorn NetworkGuests | Kayvan Sadeghi, partner and co-chair of Fintech & Crypto Assets at Jenner & BlockPrevious appearance on Unchained: Why the SEC vs. Ripple Order Is Now About 2 Things: Coinbase and CongressSamson Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel.Links |Previous coverage from Unchained on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX:Here’s How Sam Bankman-Fried’s High-Stakes Trial Could Play OutWhy FTX Might Try to Claw Back Funds From Retail CustomersThe Chopping Block: Was FTX a Scam From the Very Beginning? How Much Prison Time Is FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Facing? Why the Legal Process for FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried Could Take YearsThe Chopping Block: SBF Wants to Win in the Court of Public Opinion. Will He?Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 BillionDid the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX?The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn’t Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ AssetsThe Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto?Sam Bankman-Fried on How to Prevent the Next Terra and 3ACDetails of the Trial:Unchained: FTX: The Exchange That Brought Down the IndustryCoinDesk: Here's the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial ScheduleThe SBF Trial: How Did We Get Here?Here’s How FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial May Play OutForbes:Sam Bankman-Fried Could Face 'Very Long Sentence,' Judge Says Before Denying ReleaseSBF’s defense team:Unchained: Sam-Bankman-Fried Files New Request for Temporary Release Before TrialCoinDesk: U.S. Department of Justice Opposes Sam Bankman-Fried's Latest Move for 'Temporary Release'Sam Bankman-Fried Can Use an 'Air-Gapped' Laptop in Court, Judge RulesKey witnesses:Unchained: SBF’s Expert Witnesses Barred From Testifying at TrialReuters: Who is Caroline Ellison, a key witness set to testify against Sam Bankman-Fried?NYT: Prosecutors Detail Evidence Against Sam
Released:
Oct 4, 2023
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